Career
Born in Mourneabbey, County Cork, McGlinchey first excelled at Gaelic football in his youth. At club level he played both Gaelic football and hurling with Clyda Rovers. In retirement from playing McGlinchey became involved in team management and coaching.
At club level he coached, while at inter-county level he has managed the Limerick minor and under-21 teams as well as the Tipperary and Waterford senior teams.